At the beginning of the year, real estate markets followed the regular January pattern: supply grew slowly, but demand was sluggish too. That changed as we came into February, where demand grew rapidly as we moved into Spring. Inventory grew, but not quickly enough to keep up with demand, so the median price list was nudged up by 1% from January–an 8% jump from the previous February. Those who sought to…
You’ve found the house. You’ve placed the offer. They’ve accepted your offer. Now you’re closing. What is closing? It’s what happens when you finally sign the papers that make the house yours. We want to explain what you can expect from the closing process–from the offer acceptance to the moment you’re handed the keys. Open Escrow What is escrow?Escrow is an account that holds all of the money and documents…
Taking time out to create home improvement projects around the house not only increases the value of your home, but boosts the quality of living for you and your family. It also gives you a sense of accomplishment knowing that you made it happen. So whether you’re looking to do some home improvement projects to sell your home, up the quality of living for you and your family, or just wanting pick…
Game of Thrones, one of the most popular fantasy drama tv series premiers its sixth season this upcoming April 24th on HBO. Everyone is excited to see what has become of their favorite characters’ fates after being left hanging in the last few episodes of season five. Will Arya Stark get her vision back? Could Jon Snow becoming a White Walker? What will become of Daenerys after getting captured by…
Who knew that after the Federal Reserve raised interest rates in the fall last year, that it would now be at its lowest for 30 year fixed home loans? How long will this last and will mortgage rates continue to dip in the coming months? No one knows, but Matthew Graham, COO of Mortgage News Daily, seems to speculate that “the ingredients [are] in place for new all-time lows [coming] sometime soon.”…
Are you currently in the market for a house to buy or perhaps entertaining the idea of owning a home? Based on data collected from the Zillow database between 2008 to 2015, the lowest number of house sales in the United States is between January and March. The highest numbers of homes sold were on average during the summer months between June to August. This is significant information as this…
Buying your first home is a major milestone achievement and definitely not something to be taken lightly. So before settling negotiations with your real estate agent, consider every single little detail there is about the house that you are interested in buying. Not sure what the right questions to ask are? Here are some questions to get you started off with for buying your first home. What is the home’s history?…
Move over, granite! Countertops made from wood are the next big thing. This economical, environmentally friendly material is also incredibly diverse and looks great in all styles of kitchens. Check out this slideshow to see just how versatile this functional finish can be. [slideshow_deploy id=’200′]
While there are no guarantees in the housing market, there are some key strategies home owners can use to sell their property quickly. Start with the right price Find out how much your house is worth, and then reduce that number by 15 to 20 percent. This may feel like a risk, but it is a tried-and-true way to get fast, multiple offers on a home in pretty much any housing market. Get…
We all want to have nice looking homes, especially since we live in it. But not everyone is blessed with a keen eye for design. So for all you first time homeowners, or those of you who just want to have a nice looking interior home design without having to pay interior home designers a fortune, here are a few interior design tips that will get you some compliments from…
